Sheng Fu

Chapter 1161 An Unspeakable Bond

The essence of strategy lies in making the enemy uncomfortable, not in making oneself feel triumphant.

"Don't feel resentful. You should be glad that Yuwen Jun hasn't reached the Limitless Realm yet," Ji Yong said earnestly, patting Ji Nan on the shoulder.

People often think that young people lack experience and can be easily defeated.

In fact, there are always some young people who can suppress older, powerful figures to the point of being unable to raise their heads.

Ji Nan breathed a sigh of relief. If the plan was in place, then even if Yuwen Jun had soul masters at the Lingxiao level, it would be in vain.

"Hold on to the bitter end!" Ji Nan said through gritted teeth.

Luo Fu looked alarmed and said, "But what about the border areas? With such a layout, the border areas will inevitably be vulnerable. I am worried that the demon wolf cavalry will suddenly launch a counterattack."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yong simply smiled and said, "It's alright, there are experts guarding the border."

Luo Fu's eyes lit up, and he said thoughtfully, "Could it be that one?"

Ji Yong nodded and said nothing more.

Luo Fu's lips curled up, and he laughed heartily, "So that's how it is!"

Ji Yong let out a long sigh and said, "As agreed, tonight is the night for drinking. I have to go to the border region. I will return at dawn tomorrow."

After speaking, Ji Yong vanished into the void in an instant, leaving no trace.

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The moon hangs like a hook, and snow blankets the mountains.

Winter comes early and goes late in the borderlands between gods and demons.

The table in the pavilion was quite unique, carved from the roots of an ancient tree that had been there for a thousand years. Its smooth surface glowed with its own light, illuminating the entire night. On it sat a pot of hot wine, as well as roasted lamb, roasted beef, and several side dishes.

Tonight, the Demon King was dressed in a dark cloak, his hair disheveled, and his demeanor casual, a stark contrast to his usual majestic presence. He sat cross-legged on a futon, waiting silently.

Suddenly, the void gently rippled, and Ji Yong, the great general of the divine race, arrived dressed in a white and gold brocade robe.

"I didn't expect you to arrive so early!" Ji Yong said to the Demon King with a friendly smile.

He lightly dusted off his sleeves and then sat cross-legged on the futon.

The Demon King slowly poured wine and chuckled, "It's quite unexpected. I didn't expect that a Soul Master at the Lingxiao level would emerge from Yuwen Jun's ranks. I suppose Ji Nan is gradually becoming resentful, and I'll have to ask you, my elder brother, to go and settle things for him."

The two were enemies, but also old friends, and they always spoke casually to each other.

Ji Yong said with a wry smile, "For the sake of stability, I also have to guard Changmao Prefecture. In the upcoming battles, I will not be able to fight alongside you. Thinking of this, I feel a strange itch in my heart. Are some grand ambitions destined to remain unfulfilled?"

Ji Yong wanted to fight this Demon King with all his might, and also wanted to join forces with him to fight a fierce battle regardless of the cost.

The former may be hopeful, but the latter seems unlikely at present.

Upon hearing this, a hint of helplessness flashed deep in King Wu's eyes.

The two had been secretly communicating for almost half a month. The old guys in the Demon Clan's cabinet believed that their communication was for the greater good, while the God Emperor felt that their communication was also a test.

In reality, the two admired each other, but their positions differed.

King Wu sincerely exclaimed, "To be honest, since the start of the Great War, the most enjoyable time has been drinking with you. Drinking with others just doesn't feel right."

"After drinking too much, we started thinking about doing things together, but unfortunately, it's hard for us to work together."

"But realistically speaking, it's best if we don't join forces. If we do, it will be because both the gods and demons are on the verge of life and death." Upon hearing this, Ji Yong couldn't help but laugh and say, "That's true. Some things are beautiful because they have never happened."

King Wu chuckled and said, "Cheers!"

The two raised their glasses at the same time and drank them down in one gulp, displaying great openness and boldness.

Ji Yong asked out of curiosity, "Do those old guys in the cabinet really not care about your whereabouts? Or is it that the Demon Lord has given you unlimited power? Now all the affairs of the Demon Clan, big and small, are in your hands?"

King Wu grinned and said, "You can't just freeload like that."

"I have no comment."

Ji Yong replied awkwardly, "I misspoke, and I hope Your Highness will not take it to heart."

King Wu said irritably, "Our clan's soul sorcerers predict that Yuwen Jun will take the initiative to attack, using his head as bait to lure you into a direct confrontation with him. Don't fall for it."

Ji Yong picked up a piece of roasted mutton with his bare hands and said with a smile, "I understand the principle of being as immovable as a mountain. You may not be able to take Tie Mang City, but my Changmao Prefecture must never fall."

"In a way, Yuwen Jun can be considered one of your benefactors."

"If it weren't for Yuwen Jun's skillful maneuvering on your behalf in this border region, you wouldn't have obtained the Heavenly Fire Origin."

"Judging from the signs, Yuwen Jun's deep dive into the Demon Realm was probably to recruit soul sorcerers."

"Although he did not conquer your city-state, he actually gained quite a lot of benefits from your demon realm."

King Wu's eyelids twitched slightly, and he said helplessly, "That's how it seems at the moment, and we also believe that the benefits Yuwen Jun received in the Demon Realm are not limited to a group of exceptionally talented soul magic users."

"Even Mount Minghun has been captured by Yuwen Jun, but even the Eternal Night Spy Network has not yet found any information about that mountain."

Ji Yong suddenly felt refreshed and asked with a suspicious look, "Is it possible that there was an Origin Chip in your Demon Realm continent, and that the reason Yuwen Jun went deep into the Demon Realm was because of that Origin Chip?"

At this point, King Wu's heart skipped a beat.

However, the demons do not care about the so-called power of origin, because once their emperor awakens, he will be half a step into the myriad realms.

King Wu said thoughtfully, "It's still unclear, but after hearing what you said, we can't rule out that possibility. After all, the remaining three Origin Chips have never surfaced."

"Judging from Yuwen Jun, he has been to the Spirit Clan and the Demon Clan, and he also has a decent foundation in the human realm. If we follow this logic, it is very likely that he has already obtained the remaining three Origin Chips."

"But personally, I think that's unlikely. Yuwen Jun has no need to pursue the power of origin."

"He has already cultivated the Chaos Emperor Qi. As long as he continues to grow, he will eventually become a towering giant."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yong also felt uneasy. Over the years, the God Emperor had been secretly searching for the whereabouts of the Origin Chip, but had always come up empty-handed. This showed that the Origin Chip was hidden very deeply.

Even His Majesty the Divine Emperor gained nothing, so how could Yuwen Jun, a mere youth, possibly gather three Origin Chips without anyone noticing?

King Wu poured more wine, a gloating look on his face, and said, "I'm afraid your emperor's desire for the Origin Chip is more than just a fleeting thought, isn't it?"

Ji Yong frowned slightly and said, "Do not joke about my clan's emperor in front of me."

King Wu laughed heartily, unconcerned, and said, "I misspoke, please forgive me."

Ji Yong said, "Once your clan's emperor awakens, he will naturally be at the Half-Step Wanduan realm. My clan's emperor needs the Origin Chip to break through Wanduan. These are two variables in the great struggle."

"As for Yuwen Jun, he is half a variable."

"In general, we'll have to sit down and drink together often in the years to come."

King Wu, his mind clear, did not refute, but raised his wine cup and said sincerely, "Let's drink this cup first!"